About Us

Master Builders of Iowa is the recognized leader of the construction industry in the state of Iowa. Founded in 1912, MBI is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the most influential and widely respected construction association in the country. MBI’s members perform the majority of the state’s commercial, industrial, and public works building projects. The association provides its members with a comprehensive array of educational, safety, environmental, labor, legal, professional development, and legislative services.

Companies that are considered MBI’s Essential Partners have contributed over $3,000 in sponsorships to Master Builders of Iowa in the past year. These companies are an important part of our success and we couldn’t do it without them!

UPCOMING EVENTS

02/25/19 – 02/27/19

Annual Winter Conference

Learning opportunities will include a great combination of sessions focused on leadership and project management on Tuesday, as well as the annual Safety Day of training on Wednesday. There is something for everyone, from the construction worker, to the President and CEO of a company.

MBI Membership Meeting

Employees of MBI member companies are encouraged to attend the association’s annual business meeting. This year’s meeting will include a presentation by Steve Siemens, a report on MBI’s plans and initiatives, as well as the associations’ financial year.

Annual Construction Industry Reception

This is a great opportunity to network with industry colleagues, meet with vendors to see the latest trends in construction, and try your luck at winning great prizes, all while enjoying complimentary drinks and appetizers.

Advanced Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction

This course is a follow-up to the Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction and will present attendees with advanced plan reading skills as well as quantity take-off and estimating using the RSMeans Manual.

MBI MOBILE APP

Our mobile app can help simplify your life by providing you with all of our information in a format that maximizes usability on the go. This re-launched offering features all the basics currently available on the website, while also incorporating access to MBI’s Training Vault.

WELCOME NEW MBI MEMBERS!

ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE

The MBI Annual Winter Conference offers two full days of educational sessions and popular annual events, which attract all aspects of the construction industry. Learning opportunities include a great combination of sessions focused on leadership and project management on Tuesday, as well as the annual Safety Day of training on Wednesday. Great value can be found at this popular annual event!